Pirates such as Blackbeard have stood out for their lore and legacy in history. However, who were the equally impressive women sailors in maritime history?
The Allies could not have penetrated Germany’s last large-scale defensive barrier without General Patton and his onslaught of American armor.
Perhaps the most famous medieval forgery, the Donation of Constantine provided the basis for the papacy’s temporal power and claim of supremacy over the secular rulers.
The Battle of Guadalcanal lasted from 1942 to 1943, as the U.S. invaded Guadalcanal in the Solomon Islands following Japanese expansion.
In the midst of the Cold War, American support of South Vietnam against communist North Vietnam gradually shifted from economic aid and military advisory to taking over combat operations.
The US Marine Corps had many officers who epitomized its culture of fearlessness. Lewis “Chesty” Puller in particular became a legend for his exploits.
Winfield Scott saw action in all the major wars of the early American republic in a military career spanning half a century.
Discover the seven most influential US generals ranked by their historical legacy, from George Washington to the architects of modern global power.
